In the race for the seat representing New York's 12th district, Nick Di Iorio is the longshot compared to his Democratic opponent, Carolyn Maloney. With almost no chance of losing in a highly Democratic district including Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, Maloney has little reason to agree to a debate with Di Iorio who, being in the same place at the same time outside the Metropolitan Opera, forced a debate for Thursday. Nonetheless, he is not the only underdog candidate who has had a hard time persuading favored candidates to debate issues, as this common practice has become more prevalent in the United States. For example, Andrew Cuomo probably will not agree to the televised debate which his opponent, Rob Astorino, has sought for after their previous debate which erupted as a one-on-one accusation brawl. I believe this practice is wrongful however, and if the candidate who is to play a role in Congress is to be guaranteed that seat, then he/she must agree to all debates and speak on all problems no matter their status. For Di Iorio, although his campaign may be completely underfunded and is struggling, I salute him for trying to do whatever he can to
get his points across and contrast them with those of Maloney.
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